Operation Sindoor: Key updates – May 11

Another Martyr:

BSF Jawan Deepak Chimngakham succumbed to injuries from shelling in R.S. Pura, a day after SI Md Imtiaz was also martyred.

Both were targeted during Pakistani Rangers' cross-border shelling on May 10.

Tributes & Statement from DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai:

Paid homage to five armed forces personnel and civilians martyred.

Reaffirmed measured, non-escalatory response.

Warned: “Any threat to sovereignty will be met with decisive force.”

Air Operations – Air Marshal A.K. Bharti:

Claimed multiple Pakistani planes downed during recent intrusions.

IAF defended successfully against UAVs and drones aimed at military & civilian targets.

Retaliation included strikes on radar & military infrastructure near Lahore & Gujranwala.

Army’s Warning & Full Authority for Response:

Despite a ceasefire agreement on May 10, Pakistan violated it within hours with drone and LoC intrusions.

Indian Army vows fierce response to any future violations.

Army commanders granted full counteraction authority by the Chief of Army Staff.

Navy's Role – Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod:

Navy’s forward deployment in Arabian Sea ensured readiness.

Pakistani Navy reportedly forced into defensive posture.

Integrated operations with Army and Air Force stressed.

Defence Grid Strengthened:

Deployment of electronic warfare & air defence systems created an integrated security layer.

Drone and aircraft incursions foiled across sectors, including attempts to strike airfields and logistics points.

Pakistani Losses:

Indian artillery and small arms fire reportedly killed 35–40 Pakistani troops along LoC between May 7–10.